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CONGRATS,FUTURE WILDCAT!

Congratulations on your selection as a National Merit Semifinalist!
We’d be proud to have you join us at the University of Arizona.

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Apply for admission to the University of Arizona.

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Then complete your Next Steps Center to make things official.

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THE WILDCAT
ADVANTAGE

At the University of Arizona, there are so many ways to customize your college experience to create a career and a future you’ll love.

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Expand Your Potential

Our W.A. Franke Honors College offers academic programming that enhances your chosen degree path through transdisciplinary study, experiential learning, and funded, faculty-mentored research and creative inquiry. Apply to the Franke Honors College to join an elite community of highly driven students and dedicated faculty, gain access to the innovative Honors Village, and even begin your entrepreneurial journey with The Venture Studio.

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Go Beyond the Classroom

Experiential learning and engagement opportunities abound at the U of A, from undergraduate research opportunities to internships and service learning. Ranked a top 20 research university by the National Science Foundation, Arizona is achieving amazing results in water, space, and health research. We encourage and support students taking ideas through discovery into impactful solutions to some of the world's toughest challenges.

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Create and Innovate

You've got the great ideas, we've got the resources to help you bring them to fruition, from CATalyst Studios, a space for creatives featuring a sound studio, virtual reality studio, green screen room, plus 3D printers and silkscreening equipment, to Startup Wildcats, supporting you at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey.

Visit Campus

WE’D LOVE
TO MEET YOU

Come see for yourself all that the University of Arizona has to offer. Take a virtual tour and then schedule a visit to truly experience the gorgeous weather, friendly people, and beautiful, resource-rich campus.

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CHOOSE ARIZONA

You already stand out in a crowd. Why not step up your game with the unmatched opportunities, resources, and support of the University of Arizona?

Apply NowBe sure to indicate your interest in the W.A. Franke Honors College when you apply to access the supplemental honors portions.If you've already applied, be sure to complete your enrollment in your Next Steps Center to make things official.Next Steps Center